Across 6 covered model years from 2010 to 2016, the Yamaha Star Raider S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 730 lb (331.1 kg).
Yamaha Star Raider S weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Star Raider S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Star Raider S is heavier than about 76.3% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Star Raider S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 730 lb (331.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 US gal (15.51 L) to 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) to 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2010 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% to 3.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Star Raider S weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Star Raider S ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 730 lb (331.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Star Raider S heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 76th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Star Raider S weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Star Raider S fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.1 US gal (15.51 L) to 4.2 US gal (15.9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 25.5 lb (11.6 kg) to 26.1 lb (11.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Star Raider S with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 910 lb (412.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha Star Raider S have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.54 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha Star Raider S compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 129.3 lb (58.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Star Raider S feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.